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Russian airlines operating international flights began flying through the Rostov air traffic control zone after the regional air traffic control center was suspended on May 8 due to a drone attack.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze welcomed the arrest of five security officials accused of using violence against pro-European protesters in 2024. He said the state is obligated to ensure such incidents do not go unpunished.

The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced an Uzbek citizen to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of attempting to recruit an acquaintance to a terrorist organization.

On May 9, Karabakh public figures and members of Armenian opposition parties visited the Yerablur military pantheon and laid flowers. In his address, Nikol Pashinyan mentioned only the victory in the Great Patriotic War, ignoring the historical events associated with Nagorno-Karabakh.

The Armenian authorities should decide as soon as possible on their participation in the EU or the EAEU, for example, by holding a referendum, which could become the basis for an "intelligent divorce" of the two countries, Putin stated.

Residents of southern Russia and the North Caucasus reported interruptions in mobile internet and communications during the preparations for and events surrounding May 9. Issues were observed in North Ossetia, Chechnya, and Dagestan, while some users in Kabardino-Balkaria reported mostly stable service. Meanwhile, Immortal Regiment parades and marches took place in several regions.

A march under the slogan "Strength in Unity - Strength in Europe" took place in Tbilisi on the 528th day of daily protests.

Pollution remains on beaches in Shepsi, the Elektron sports camp, and the village of Novomikhaylovsky, and in some places there is a shortage of volunteers, Telegram users reported.

An activist held a solo picket outside the Russian embassy in Yerevan demanding the release of Saveliy Frolov.

Said Amayev was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 1,921 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.

Following four attacks on infrastructure in Tuapse, tour bookings have dropped significantly, raising concerns not only about oil spills but also about the possibility of further attacks. Anapa is seeing an increase in sales compared to last year.

Security officials accused of violence against protesters in Georgia have been remanded in custody. The hearings on their election and pretrial detention measures were held behind closed doors.

A supermarket, a multi-story building, and a private home in various villages in Chechnya were damaged in drone strikes. The six injured are not in danger.

A satellite image captured slicks in the sea from Shepsi to the port and the Tuapse city beach. The slicks don't necessarily indicate oil slicks on the water, but film-like pollution has been previously recorded in this area, according to the Transparent World project.

Rostov-on-Don's Victory Day military parade was cancelled today for the first time in decades. Officials have not commented on the parade's cancellation, while mobile phone and internet service issues have been reported in the city center.

At least 4,494 soldiers from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4,607 from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

Alexander Khatsenko, Sergey Kondaurov, and Maksim Shikhaev were killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,775 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.

The Victory Day parade in Volgograd took place today without modern military vehicles; organizers limited themselves to a display of vintage equipment. The celebratory event took place amidst communication restrictions and failed to generate much excitement among spectators.

Today, 479 tons of diesel fuel were exported from Azerbaijan to Armenia, and a transit shipment of agricultural fertilizers from Russia was also sent.

Officials in the Rostov region explained the cancellation of mass events planned for Victory Day by a desire to focus on dealing with the aftermath of the drone attack.